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About Public Theater - LuEsther Hall

LuEsther Hall is The Public Theater’s intimate, flexible performance space on the theater’s third floor. With a capacity of 156 seats, the room adapts to a variety of productions, from intimate plays to experimental works. The hall has a dedicated seating chart available as a PDF from The Public Theater, so you can visualize the space and secure your seats with confidence. Whether you’re planning an evening performance or a daytime engagement, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you get there, park, and grab a bite nearby.

Public Theater is a historic hub for influential theater. Notable moments include Hair’s origin at The Public in 1967 and the Off-Broadway premiere of Hamilton in 2015. The venue also hosts Free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater. For visitors, LuEsther Hall offers a relaxed, accessible setting with a straightforward booking process. In addition to the main space, the venue’s name reflects its evolving program, including the renaming of the Anspacher Theater to Barbaralee Theater. Use the following local tips to plan your visit, from parking and transit to nearby hotels and dining options from trusted affiliate partners.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003.
  • LuEsther Hall capacity: 156 seats.
  • Venue type: Flexible space on The Public Theater’s third floor (LuEsther Hall).
  • Seating chart: Official LuEsther Hall seat map available as a PDF from The Public Theater.
  • Parking: Valet garage at 403 Lafayette St. and a parking lot at Lafayette St. & Astor Place.
  • Transit: Subway access via 6 at Astor Place; R/W at 8th St/NYU.
  • Renaming: Barbaralee Theater is the renamed Anspacher Theater.
  • Nearby hotels: The Standard East Village (~0.2 mi), The Bowery Hotel (~0.3 mi), Hyatt Union Square (~0.3–0.4 mi).
  • Notable events: Hair originated at The Public Theater (Off-Broadway, 1967); Hamilton premiered Off-Broadway at The Public (2015); The Public also hosts Free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater.